Food Donation Coordinator

Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Food Donation Coordinator sources, acquires, and processes food donations, coordinating the donation process from pickup through internal distribution. The role includes transporting donations, maintaining storage and inventory, documenting and receipting donations, building relationships with donors and community partners, and completing data entry and paperwork. The Coordinator works with the Operations team and Kitchen Supervisor and attends offsite donation opportunities, including farmers markets, gleaning events, and nonprofit volunteer fairs. The position is part-time, 24 hours per week, scheduled during typical business hours, and pays $22.00 per hour.

The role is primarily performed indoors in an office setting, sometimes with moderate noise and exposure to scents. It involves frequent computer or stationary work and movement within the facility. The employee must have hearing and vision adequate for interactions with participants, staff, and the public. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• One year of relevant experience in food donations, inventory, logistics, community outreach, or nonprofit operations; an equivalent combination of education, training, and volunteer experience may be considered.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and data entry.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, exercise sound judgment, and follow through.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, donors, and community partners.
• Written and verbal communication skills, good computer skills, and phone etiquette.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to appropriately assess a situation and take corrective action as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Direct or lived experience with homelessness, addiction, and/or low-income populations.
• Understanding of issues surrounding homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the food donation process from acquisition to internal distribution.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with current and potential donors.
• Ensure donations are documented, tracked, and receipted.
• Attend and network at offsite donation opportunities such as farmers markets, gleaning events, and nonprofit volunteer fairs.
• Manage the transport, storage, and inventory of donated items.
• Ensure compliance with donation-related laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with the Operations team and Kitchen Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed